1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. Both 1990 Buick Roadmaster and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 5,731 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 283 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Camaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |